Obituaries

Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Estella P. Rodriguez, 72, of Sunnyside, went home to our Heavenly Father Thursday, Oct. 13, 2005, after a courageous battle with cancer at her home.

Estella was born March 21, 1933, in Buena Vista, Sabinas Hidalgo Nuevo Leon, Mexico, the daughter of Eluterio Peña and Maria Inocencia Garza. She came to the United States at an early age, becoming a U.S. citizen in 1980. Estella married Eduardo M. Rodriguez on April 13, 1958, in Concepcion, Texas. They came to Sunnyside in 1962, and have made Sunnyside their home.

Estella had worked as a school cook for the Sunnyside School District for 24 years, retiring in 1998.

She enjoyed being around her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren play sports. She was their number one fan. She enjoyed walking, gardening, and reading her Bible.

Mom had an unconditional love for all. To her it didn't matter if she just met you, she would tell you "I love you".

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Eduardo M. Rodriguez of Sunnyside; one daughter, Mary E. Gomez and husband, Fred, of Sunnyside; three sons, John E. Rodriguez and Amy Reynolds of Mabton, Ross E. Rodriguez and wife, Heather, of Sunnyside and Wally E. Rodriguez of Spokane; 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; a special niece, Gloria R. Mota, and family of Corpus Christi, Texas; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Elizabeth (Lisa) Rodriguez, in 1984; her parents, Eluterio and Maria Peña; one sister, Carlotta Peña; and one brother, Juan Francisco Peña.

Viewing will be held Monday, Oct. 16, 2005, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 6 p.m. at Valley Hills Funeral Home, Sunnyside. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2005, at 2 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Sunnyside. Burial will follow at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens, Sunnyside.

Ethel was born in Eagledale, Bainbridge Island, to Ralph (Jack) and Ellen Day on Aug. 27, 1916. Ethel attended Eagledale schools. She moved to Grandview with her parents in 1932, where they farmed in the Belma district until she married James Sinclair on Oct. 5, 1956. Ethel helped her husband manage a sheep business until the time of his death, March 6, 1974. She was employed at Perham Fruit Company for several years. Ethel enjoyed working in her yard and flowers. Ethel also resided at Orchard House in Grandview for five years.

She is survived by three sisters, Phyllis Cooper of Bainbridge Island, Velma Moran and Mary Jean (Babe) Peterson, both Grandview; many nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to Cheryl DeVoe and Kay Klashke, nieces, who took loving care of Aunt Ethel.

Ethel was preceded in death by her husband; parents; sister, Vivian Robert; and nephew, Gary Dompier.

Viewing and visitation will be Monday, Oct. 17, 2005, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005, from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, Grandview. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005, at 1 p.m. at the Grandview Cemetery, Grandview. Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

She is survived by three daughters, Bessie Sines, Donna Dorsett and husband, Roy, all of Yakima, and Lois Higgins of Grandview; 11 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Glen McCain; one daughter, Faye Dunsmore; two grandchildren; four brothers; and two sisters.

Viewing and visitation will be held Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005, from 12 to 5 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2005, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, Grandview. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, with burial to follow at the Grandview Cemetery.

ESTELLA P. RODRIGUEZ

Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Estella P. Rodriguez, 72, of Sunnyside, went home to our Heavenly Father Thursday, Oct. 13, 2005, after a courageous battle with cancer at her home.

Estella was born March 21, 1933, in Buena Vista, Sabinas Hidalgo Nuevo Leon, Mexico, the daughter of Eluterio Peña and Maria Inocencia Garza. She came to the United States at an early age, becoming a U.S. citizen in 1980. Estella married Eduardo M. Rodriguez on April 13, 1958, in Concepcion, Texas. They came to Sunnyside in 1962, and have made Sunnyside their home.

Estella had worked as a school cook for the Sunnyside School District for 24 years, retiring in 1998.

She enjoyed being around her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren play sports. She was their number one fan. She enjoyed walking, gardening, and reading her Bible.

Mom had an unconditional love for all. To her it didn't matter if she just met you, she would tell you "I love you".

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Eduardo M. Rodriguez of Sunnyside; one daughter, Mary E. Gomez and husband, Fred, of Sunnyside; three sons, John E. Rodriguez and Amy Reynolds of Mabton, Ross E. Rodriguez and wife, Heather, of Sunnyside and Wally E. Rodriguez of Spokane; 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; a special niece, Gloria R. Mota, and family of Corpus Christi, Texas; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Elizabeth (Lisa) Rodriguez, in 1984; her parents, Eluterio and Maria Peña; one sister, Carlotta Peña; and one brother, Juan Francisco Peña.

Viewing will be held Monday, Oct. 16, 2005, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 6 p.m. at Valley Hills Funeral Home, Sunnyside. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2005, at 2 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Sunnyside. Burial will follow at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens, Sunnyside.

Ethel was born in Eagledale, Bainbridge Island, to Ralph (Jack) and Ellen Day on Aug. 27, 1916. Ethel attended Eagledale schools. She moved to Grandview with her parents in 1932, where they farmed in the Belma district until she married James Sinclair on Oct. 5, 1956. Ethel helped her husband manage a sheep business until the time of his death, March 6, 1974. She was employed at Perham Fruit Company for several years. Ethel enjoyed working in her yard and flowers. Ethel also resided at Orchard House in Grandview for five years.

She is survived by three sisters, Phyllis Cooper of Bainbridge Island, Velma Moran and Mary Jean (Babe) Peterson, both Grandview; many nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to Cheryl DeVoe and Kay Klashke, nieces, who took loving care of Aunt Ethel.

Ethel was preceded in death by her husband; parents; sister, Vivian Robert; and nephew, Gary Dompier.

Viewing and visitation will be Monday, Oct. 17, 2005, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005, from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, Grandview. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005, at 1 p.m. at the Grandview Cemetery, Grandview. Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.